WITH just two weeks until May 7, we have produced a General Election A-Z of everything you need to know in the closing stages of the race for Warrington South and Warrington North.
Aston Villa
THE Prime Minister made sure to get mention of his favourites team's FA Cup semi-final win during a visit on Monday. Might be more Liverpool than Villa fans in Warrington though...
Bridge promises
WHETHER it be the proposed developments for two new crossings in the town or the pledge to get rid of tolls on the Mersey bridges, promises on these issues are taking centre stage.
Coffee
WITH General Election results likely to be announced by 5.30am on May 8, the Birchwood Leisure and Tennis Complex will no doubt be stocked up on the brewed beverage to keep those present from nodding off.
David Cameron
WITH yet another visit to the town on Monday, at Cantilever Park, the Conservative Prime Minister is fast becoming a part of the town's furniture - whether that is welcomed by residents or not seems to be split.
Excitement
EVEN those with no previous interest in politics are getting involved ahead of May's General Election - the town wants to have their say.
Finances
THE council are blaming the Government for a lack of resources but remain hopeful there could be change after May 7. If not, further cuts are sure to be made.
Green Party bear
A PROMINENT figure of the General Election campaign shot to superstardom at the education debate at the start of last month. The Green Party bear stepped in after Green Party leader Natalie Bennett, and then deputy Amelia Womack, both pulled out - although he was fairly quiet.
Hide behind the curtains
NO doubt what a few disinterested residents across Warrington will be doing when they see candidates knocking on their door over the coming weeks.
Indecisive
IT holds true that many hold their loyalties with a party but now, seemingly more than ever, residents can be swayed over which party to vote for as frustrations grow with a lack of change.
Joey Essex
THE reality star's visit to Ed Miliband's election rally was quite simply bizarre but it got everybody talking so there was a method to Mr Miliband's madness, after all.
Kept in check
WHETHER it be at the hustings sessions in the town or on the doorstep, the electorate is doing its best to keep candidates on their toes and in check.
Leafleting
Posted through the letterbox, picked up and tossed into the bin - that is the process many take when they receive paper literature in the post but a select few still admit there is still room for this type of campaigning.
Mr Smith's
HAD the unfortunate events at Mr Smith's happened three weeks later then a dark shadow would have been cast upon May 7. But as the iconic site went up in flames, many recalled their 'golden days' at the site, including Conservative candidate David Mowat, who admitted he threw a few shapes in the nightclub in his day.
NHS
EACH party is pledging to improve the state of the service for residents in the town but with so many guarantees, the question remains will people here truly benefit or are we simply hearing shallow promises?
Organisation
IT has been clear to see which parties have been organised and which have not. Despite resources limiting the possibilities of some candidates, ultimately, the party with the best plan and course of action will be knocking on the victory door at the election count.
Protest vote
AS frustration grows of how many of the parties in the country have operated since the last General Election in 2010 the rise of the protest vote may come true. UKIP's rise in recognition could be underlined by capturing a high number of such votes in the town.
Questions
MANY questions have been posed to General Election hopefuls and up to now answers have been provided but the true response will be determined post-election when residents will see first-hand whether or not action has been taken.
Rematch
BACK in 2010 Conservative's Mr Mowat edged out Labour's Nick Bent but five years later the pair are set to do battle for the Warrington South constituency again for what is set to be one the country's hotly-contested seats.
Statistics
FOR every issue on the agenda there seems to be a statistic but is the information overload simply confusing people?
Tuition fees
SINCE the change to tuition fees, views have been split on the effect of the move but one thing is for sure - the country must invest in youth immediately and provide the opportunities needed, before it is too late.
U-turn
EVEN those with a 'commitment' to parties in previous elections are turning their back on their 'loyalties' in a bid to help create change.
Vote
THIS week the deadline to register to vote passed. It remains unclear if the turnout will be one to shout about come May 7 but the parties and council seem to be doing a lot more to engage all generations than in previous years, especially through social media.
Worn out
FOR many, the election build-up is proving to be too much to handle. For them, seeing the back of May 7 cannot come quick enough.
X-mark
The all-important vote by residents on May 7 will be determined by an 'X-mark' on the ballot paper.
Youth vote
IT has been billed as key to the election but it remains to be seen whether the younger voters will turn out in their numbers to cast their vote. One party in particular eyeing the youth vote is the Green Party.
Zzzz
What everyone will be needing after the results for both constituencies are in during the early hours of May 8 following the gruelling campaigning of the past weeks - but the fun does not stop there, the council, and parish council counts take place the following day.
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